A trip to Sydney inspired his spring show, but for fall, the idea of a trip was enough to spark Raul Melgoza’s creativity—no frequent flier miles or Airborne needed.
Luca Luca’s creative director envisioned a woman bounding through the woods, shedding layers, and switching fabrics as she went. A muse in motion robbed the collection of an anchored, singular station, and yes, the result was a bit cohesion challenged. But while Melgoza’s looks jumped from rock to rock instead of gliding in subtle gradients, two firm roots tethered the journey: accentuated waistlines and saturated colors.